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Witchcraft & second sight in the Highlands & islands of Scotland

Tales and Traditions Collected Entirely from Oral Sources

Also known as Witchcraft and second sight in the Highlands and islands of Scotland

by John Gregorson Campbell

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  • 20th century
  • Language: English
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"Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland" by John Gregorson Campbell is a collection of folkloric accounts written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Scottish superstitions surrounding witchcraft and second sight, exploring the beliefs and practices of the Highlands and Islands. It aims to capture oral traditions regarding magic, witchcraft, and the supernatural—highlighting how these beliefs shaped the cultural identity of the region. The opening of the book presents a thorough introduction to the concepts of black witchcraft and white witchcraft, contrasting their implications in the societal context of the Highlands. Campbell outlines the characteristics of witches in Highland folklore, portraying them as figures often misunderstood and marginalized due to their association with mischief and malevolence. Through descriptive anecdotes and examples, he shows how common beliefs about witches encompass varying elements—ranging from their ability to transport themselves magically to the ominous consequences believed to stem from their actions, such as storms and failed livestock. This exploration sets the stage for a deeper dive into the complex interplay of tradition, fear, and the supernatural within Highland culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Included because retained bibliographic metadata links this work to Telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition and Witchcraft and folk magic.

  • Witchcraft and folk magic

    Controlled discovery queries from national-library-of-scotland and project-gutenberg matched “witchcraft”. Retained metadata contains “Witchcraft” in the title, “Witchcraft” in the alternative title, “Witchcraft” in the description, and 3 additional metadata match(es).

    • “witchcraft”· via National Library of Scotland
    • “witchcraft”· via Project Gutenberg
    • “Witchcraft”· in title
    • “Witchcraft”· in alternative title
    • “Witchcraft”· in description
    • “witches”· in description
  • Telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition

    Controlled discovery queries from national-library-of-scotland, openlibrary, and project-gutenberg matched “Precognition”, “precognition”, “second sight”, and 1 additional term(s). Retained metadata contains “Second sight” in the title, “Second sight” in the alternative title, “Second sight” in the description, and 3 additional metadata match(es).

    • “second sight”· via National Library of Scotland
    • “Precognition”· via Open Library
    • “Second sight”· via Open Library
    • “precognition”· via Project Gutenberg
    • “second sight”· via Project Gutenberg
    • “Second sight”· in title

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tales and traditions collected entirely from oral sources

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21 cm; Includes index; xii, 314 p

1902J. MacLehose and SonsEnglish—Catalog record

Witchcraft and Second Sight in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland

April 2003Kessinger PublishingEnglish
  • 9780766150096
  • 0766150097
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2019-02-15Project GutenbergEnglish—Public domain (USA)

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